Electric Shock
Electric Shock Electric shock occurs when a person comes in contact with an electrical energy source. Electrical energy flows through a portion of the body causing a shock. ... Burns are the most common injury from electrical shock. ... Another injury from electrical shock is electrical damage to the brain, possibly resulting in a permanent seizure disorder, depression, anxiety, or other personality changes. Electric shock can also cause muscle spasms, weakness, shallow breathing, rapid pulse, severe burns, unconsciousness, or death. On the other hand, people who have suffered an electric shock may have very little external evidence of injury. ... The tiny shock you feel is a result of the quick movement of these electrons.